Office for Multicultural Affairs
The Office for Multicultural Affairs, under the leadership of
Dean Michelle Loyd-Paige, is working towards actualizing Calvin's goal of establishing a campus community committed to Multicultural Citizenship, Anti-Racism & Accountability,
and Reconciliation & Restoration. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is a part of a broader effort at Calvin College to enhance cultural understanding, diversity of student body and faculty members, and the quality of education throughout the college. Please take a look around our site, discover our mission, and take advantage of our online resources including the Multicultural Resource Guide, upcoming events on our cultural events calendar, and more. If you have questions or comments, feel free to email the office and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Faculty and Staff Development Workshops
The Office for Multicultural Affairs, in an effort to raise awareness and knowledge of diversity issues, is offering two development workshops this summer for Calvin faculty and staff. The 3/4 day workshops provide participants opportunites for self exploration and professional development. Click here to view the workshops offered in June.
Lilly Fellows Network Exchange Program
This fall, our office, in collaboration with the Multicultural Student Development Office will host the 2009 Lilly Fellows Network Exchange Program. The conference will explore the From Every Nation document, the history and context of its development, and implementation on campus. Participants must be from Network colleges, Diversity Officers are especially encouraged to attend. For more information click here.
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It is our pleasure to offer Talking Points,
a monthly newsletter from the Office for Multicultural Affairs. The purpose of Talking
Points is to keep the Calvin community,
and our stakeholders, abreast of the activities of the Office for Multicultural Affairs and
to provide “talking points” about the campus’ progress
toward becoming a campus that is anti-racist, multicultural, accountable, and reconciling.
The Revised Comprehensive Plan
for Racial Justice, Reconciliation, and Cross-Cultural Engagement at Calvin College
A comprehensive guide to
resources for multicultural issues, activities, and programs at Calvin College
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